14 Mandatory Competences of CIWEM to the Engineering Council;

Society for the Environment and Science Council

INTRODUCTION

Professionals can seek membership of CIWEM as Fellows or Chartered Members and also
seek additional registrations with external bodies as follows:

Chartered Engineers (CEng) or Incorporated Engineers (IEng), with Engineering Council.

Chartered Scientists (CSci), with the Science Council.
Chartered Environmentalists (CEnv), with the Society for the Environment.
(Appropriately qualified applicants may wish to apply for more than one external
registration).

This document illustrates how the 14 CIWEM Mandatory Competences match to those of
the Engineering Council (CEng and IEng), Science Council (CSci) and Society for the
Environment (CEnv). This is to ensure that applicants demonstrate the appropriate
external competences through their responses to the CIWEM Mandatory Competences.

TABLE 1 14 CIWEM MANDATORY COMPETENCES MATCHED TO

CENG/CENG/CSCI/CENV

TABLE 2ENGINEERING COUNCIL COMPETENCES FOR IENG

TABLE 3ENGINEERING COUNCIL COMPETENCES FOR CENG

TABLE 4SCIENCE COUNCIL COMPETENCES

TABLE 5SOCIETY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT

V3 26th November 2013 Page 1

TABLE 1 MATCH OF CIWEM REQUIREMENTS FOR 14 COMPETENCES

CIWEM IEng CEng CSci CEnv

Mandatory Competence
EC EC SC SE
comp comp comp comp
A. Existing and Emerging Factors
Influencing Environmental and
Water Issues
A1. Knowledge of wider environmental A1 A1 A1 A1
issues and trends
A2. Ability to develop strategies or plans A1, A2 A1, A2 A1 A2, B2
to address changes in your sector

B. Planning, Implementation and

Evaluation of Work
B1. Ability to analyse and evaluate B1, B2 B1, B2 A2, B1 A3
environmental and/or water problems
B2. Ability to solve problems by A2, B1, A2, B1, A2, B1, A3, B1,
identifying, developing and evaluating B2 B2 B2 B2
options
B3. Ability to initiate, implement and B2, B3, B2, B3, A2, B1, A3, D2
manage change C1 C1 B2
B4. Ability to plan and implement B3, C1 B3, C1 A2, B1, A3
solutions and monitor their continuing B3
performance

C. Safe and Effective Working

Practices
C1. Ability to manage resources C2, C3 C2, C3 B1, B2, B3
effectively and efficiently B3
C2. Understanding, promotion and E2 E2 D D4
application of Health and Safety (H&S)
C3 Your contribution to sustainability E3 E3 D A2, B1,
B2, D1
C4. Understanding, promotion and C4 C4 B1, B3 D4
application of quality enhancement and
quality assurance

D. Communication and Professional

Ethics
D1. Ability to communicate in English D1, D2, D1, D2, A3 C1, C2
D3 D3
D2. Work professionally, ethically and E1 E1 B2, B3, B1, C2,
comply with relevant codes of conduct E D3, D4

E. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
E1. Demonstrate continuing professional E4 E4 C D2
development
E2. Discuss your commitment to CIWEM

V3 26th November 2013 Page 2

TABLE 2 ENGINEERING COUNCIL COMPETENCES FOR
INCORPORATED ENGINEER

16 competences for IEng set out by the Engineering Council

A Use a combination of general and specialist knowledge and

understanding to apply existing and emerging technology

A1. Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to the application of

technology in engineering practice
A2. Use a sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and
contribute to continuous improvement

B Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design,

develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain,
decommission and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services
and products

B1. Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to

undertake engineering tasks
B2. Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions
B3. Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation

C Provide technical and commercial management

C1. Plan for effective project implementation

C2. Manage the planning, budgeting and organisation of tasks, people and
resources
C3. Manage teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and
managerial needs
C4 Manage continuous quality improvement

D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills

D1. Communicate in English with others at all levels

D2. Present and discuss proposals
D3. Demonstrate personal and social skills

E Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards,

recognising obligations to society, the profession and the
environment

E1 Comply with relevant codes of conduct

E2 Manage and apply safe systems of work
E3 Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to
sustainable development
E4 Carry out continuing professional development necessary to maintain
and enhance competence in own area of practice

SOURCE: UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence

UK SPEC January 2013

V3 26th November 2013 Page 3

TABLE 3 ENGINEERING COUNCIL COMPETENCES FOR
CHARTERED ENGINEER

16 competences for CEng set out by the Engineering Council

A Use a combination of general and specialist knowledge and

understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging
technology

A1. Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the

introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology and
other relevant developments
A2. Engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering
technology and continuous improvement systems

B Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis

and solution of engineering problems

B1. Identify potential projects and opportunities

B2. Conduct appropriate research, and undertake design and development
of engineering solutions
B3. Implement design solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness

C Provide technical and commercial leadership

C1. Plan for effective project implementation

C2. Plan, budget, organise, direct and control tasks, people and resources
C3. Lead teams and develop staff to meet challenging technical and
managerial needs
C4 Bring about continuous improvement through quality management

D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills

D1. Communicate in English with others at all levels

D2. Present and discuss proposals
D3. Demonstrate personal and social skills

E Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards,

recognising obligations to society, the profession and the
environment

E1. Comply with relevant codes of conduct

E2. Manage and apply safe systems of work
E3. Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to
sustainable development
E4. Carry out continuing professional development necessary to maintain
and enhance competence in own area of practice
SOURCE: UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence
UK SPEC January 2013

V3 26th November 2013 Page 4

TABLE 4 SCIENCE COUNCIL COMPETENCES

Chartered Scientists must be competent throughout their professional lives using a

combination of their knowledge, training and experience.

9 competences for Chartered Scientist set out by the Science Council in

May 2009

A Deal with complex scientific issues, both systematically and

creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data
and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-
specialist audiences

A1. Use a combination of general knowledge, understanding and skills to

optimise and engage in the application of existing and emerging
science and technology
A2. Use theoretical and practical methods in the analysis and solution of
problems
A3. Communicate effectively

B Exercise self-direction and originality in solving problems, and

exercise substantial personal autonomy in planning and
implementing tasks at a professional level

B1. Plan and organise projects effectively

B2. Work effectively in a team
B3. Use effective influencing and negotiating skills

C Continue to advance their knowledge, understanding and

competence to a high level and demonstrate a commitment to
continuing professional development

D Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Health and

Safety and environmental issues related to employment

E Comply with relevant codes of conduct

SOURCE: Chartered Scientist - The Standard for Professional Scientists

May 2009

V3 26th November 2013 Page 5

TABLE 5SOCIETY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT COMPETENCES

A. Application of knowledge and understanding of the environment to

further the aims of sustainability:

A1. Have underpinning knowledge of sustainable development principles in the

management of the environment
A2. Apply environmental knowledge and principles in pursuit of sustainable
environmental management in professional practice
A3. Analyse and evaluate problems from an environmental perspective, develop
practical sustainable solutions and anticipate environmental trends to develop
practical solutions

B. Leading Sustainable Management of the Environment

B1. Promote behavioural and cultural change by influencing others in order to

secure environmental improvements that go beyond minimum statutory
requirements
B2. Promote a strategic environmental approach
B3. Demonstrate leadership and management skills

C. Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills

C1. Communicate the environmental case, confidently, clearly, autonomously and

competently
C2. Ability to liaise with, negotiate with, handle conflict and advise others, in
individual and/or group environments (either as a leader or member)

D. Personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to

society, the profession and the environment

D1. Encourage others to promote and advance a sustainable and resilient approach
by understanding their responsibility for environmental damage and
improvement
D2. Take responsibility for personal development and work towards and secure
change and improvements for a sustainable future
D3. Demonstrate an understanding of environmental ethical dilemmas
D4. Comply with relevant codes of conduct and practice

SOURCE: C Env Spec 2013

V3 26th November 2013 Page 6